The shipping industry is under pressure to measurably reduce its CO₂ emissions. Globally, the IMO relies on two levers: EEXI as a technical efficiency index for existing ships and CII as an annual operational rating. At the same time, the EU is tightening the fuel pathway with FuelEU Maritime and EU-ETS. For exporters, this means that routes, offers and documents must be set up to be emissions-compliant.
More about current departures:
Timetables – ODS Orient
Processes in RoRo export:
Customs clearance for RoRo shipments
Assesses the technical efficiency of an existing ship. Shipowners achieve compliance through measures such as engine power limitation, propeller upgrades or waste heat utilisation.
Measures the CO₂ intensity per transport performance over the course of the year. Result: A-E rating. Poor ratings require operational correction plans.
In discussions, „UEFI“ usually stands for EU regulations such as FuelEU Maritime. Important: EEXI/CII = IMO, FuelEU = EU.
Official overview:
IMO - EEXI & CII
European Commission - FuelEU Maritime
Carriers integrate emissions data (gCO₂/tkm, WtW/WtT) into quotes. Shippers should request binding KPIs in RFQs.
To comply with CII targets, the vehicle is driven more slowly or routed differently. Use flex windows and live timetables:
Timetables – ODS Orient
Clean export/import documents and gate-ready specifications help to avoid downtimes and emissions. For details:
Customs clearance for RoRo shipments
One-off technical assessment, e.g. by:
Slower driving can influence transit times.
Annual A-E rating based on CO₂ per transport job. Poor ratings (D/E) lead to mandatory measures. CII data is increasingly visible in offers - important for Scope 3 reporting.
Goal: Reduce the GHG intensity of marine fuels. Shipowners must use or compensate for low-carbon fuels. Shippers see the prospect of CO₂ cost components in the offer.
Instrument
EEXI - IMO, technical efficiency, indirectly relevant via speed
CII - IMO, operational CO₂ intensity, A-E rating visible
FuelEU Maritime - EU, GHG intensity of fuel, influences offers
IdentificationBooking number, IMO no., recipient
loadDimensions, weight, VIN
RoutingPorts, ETD/ETA
DocumentsInvoice, Packing list, MRN
emissionsMethodology, unit, CII rating if applicable
Is „UEFI“ an official IMO term?
No - usually FuelEU Maritime is meant.
What is the difference between EEXI and CII?
EEXI = technology (one-off), CII = operation (annual).
Do the rules affect timetables?
Yes - through speed/routing adjustments.
Which documents are critical?
Invoice, packing list, B/L, MRN; for RoRo: gate-ready standards.
What does this mean for my budget?
CO₂ cost components may occur. An individual offer is required for details.
A practical eexi uefi declaration means: clarity about the control sources, clean KPI requirements, well thought-out planning - and documentation that can be used for emissions. If you get this right today, you can export safely, sustainably and predictably in 2025/2026.
Disclaimer: All information in this article has been carefully researched but is subject to change at any time. ODS Orient accepts no liability for the topicality, accuracy and completeness of the information provided.
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